Barcelona sporting director Deco has downplayed rumors linking the club to a potential move for Manchester United winger Marcus Rashford, emphasizing that the club’s immediate priority is securing contract renewals rather than pursuing new signings. Barcelona is one of several European clubs reportedly monitoring Rashford, who has struggled for regular playing time at United. While AC Milan’s interest has cooled and doubts linger over Rashford’s interest in a move to Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona has been described as the England international’s “dream” destination. Despite reports suggesting Barcelona was preparing a bid for Rashford, Deco has been quick to temper expectations. Speaking…
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Liverpool secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over a ten-man Lille side in the Champions League on Tuesday, extending their flawless record in the competition to seven consecutive wins this season. Lille arrived at Anfield riding a 21-game unbeaten streak stretching back to mid-September and looked confident in the early stages. The French side successfully stifled Liverpool’s potent attack and subdued the Anfield crowd with disciplined defending and sharp organization. However, it took a moment of brilliance in the 34th minute to spark the hosts into life. Jonathan David, Lille’s star forward, lost possession deep in Liverpool’s half, allowing Curtis Jones…
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has dismissed rumours suggesting he has already decided to leave the club at the end of this season. Spanish radio station Onda Cero reported on Monday that Ancelotti had made up his mind to depart, regardless of how the rest of the season unfolds. However, the Italian coach, whose contract with Madrid runs until 2026, addressed these claims in a press conference. “No. I want to be very clear. I won’t decide when I leave this club,” Ancelotti stated. “I know that day will come, but I don’t know when. I won’t make that decision.…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca provided a concerning update on the injuries of midfielders Enzo Fernandez and Romeo Lavia following Monday night’s 1-0 Premier League victory over Wolves. The win was crucial for Chelsea, marking their first league victory in over a month and lifting them back into the top four. However, the absence of both Fernandez and Lavia meant that Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall was given his first Premier League start for the club. The duo had started together in midfield against Bournemouth, with Lavia featuring due to Moises Caicedo temporarily playing as a right-back. Unfortunately, both players picked up muscle injuries…
Manchester City have reportedly reached an agreement with AC Milan for the loan of Kyle Walker, allowing the veteran full-back to join the Serie A giants for the remainder of the season, according to French outlet L’Equipe. Pep Guardiola recently revealed Walker’s desire to end his career abroad after leaving the 34-year-old out of the FA Cup victory over Salford City earlier this month. Milan quickly emerged as the frontrunners for Walker’s signature, despite brief speculation that Inter might attempt to hijack the move. Walker, eager to embrace the opportunity, gave his approval to Milan’s initial approach. According to reports,…
Serie A champions Napoli are reportedly offering Manchester United a reduced fee for Victor Osimhen, provided the Red Devils include young forward Alejandro Garnacho in a swap deal. Garnacho, 20, has been strongly linked with a move to Napoli as part of Manchester United’s strategy to restructure and offload players. According to reports from Il Mattino and Sky Sports Italia, the Argentine forward has already agreed to personal terms with the Naples-based club. New details suggest that Napoli are willing to lower their asking price for Osimhen, in exchange for Garnacho’s inclusion in the deal. Osimhen, who scored 31 goals…
Mason Greenwood, the former Manchester United striker, has switched his international allegiance from England to Jamaica. This move follows the Football Association’s decision not to consider him for future England selection after a suspension due to charges of attempted rape, assault causing actual bodily harm, and controlling and coercive behavior three years ago. Although the charges were dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service and Greenwood revived his career with Getafe and now Marseille, he was informed he would not be called up to the England squad again. Having completed the necessary paperwork, Greenwood is now eligible to play for Jamaica…
Barcelona pulled off an extraordinary and controversial late comeback to defeat Benfica 5-4 in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Raphinha’s decisive 96th-minute goal sealed the victory for the Catalans, leaving Benfica furious after a penalty appeal at the other end was waved off moments before the Brazilian surged forward to score. The opening exchanges highlighted Barcelona’s defensive frailties, as sloppy play allowed Vangelis Pavlidis to open the scoring. However, Robert Lewandowski calmly converted a penalty to level the match. Wojciech Szczesny endured a nightmare start in goal for Barcelona. A disastrous collision with Alejandro Balde gifted Pavlidis his second…
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana gifted Brighton a third goal at Old Trafford, raising further concerns over his form. The former Inter Milan shot-stopper, known for producing spectacular saves, continues to be overshadowed by costly blunders. His latest error against Brighton has intensified scrutiny and could lead to significant changes in the team’s lineup. With Altay Bayindir waiting in the wings, calls for a change in goal are growing louder. After Onana’s FA Cup performance, his position as Manchester United’s No. 1 appears increasingly uncertain. Could Bayindir, who is yet to start a European game for the club, be given…
Rangers defender Leon Balogun has clarified that he has not retired from international football and remains available to represent Nigeria. Balogun’s last game for the Super Eagles was a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against São Tomé and Príncipe in June 2022, where Nigeria secured an emphatic 10-0 victory. Since then, the 36-year-old has been left out of the national team, largely due to fitness concerns. However, his impressive performances for Rangers this season have sparked calls for his return to the Super Eagles. Speaking to Brila FM, Balogun reiterated his commitment to the national team. “It’s not that…